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North East Region: "Mind Yourself Well" Retreat Day

"Mind Yourself Well" Retreat Day on Friday 06th June from 0930am - 2.00pm in The Brackley Suite, Kilmore Hotel, Cavan.  We are very excited to welcome, Olive Houston, as our host for this very special retreat day.  Olive will be sharing a variety of ways we can introduce Mindfulness into our daily lives.  Refreshments will be served on the day.  Booking is essential.

To register for the retreat, please contact Diane on: Tel - 042 9754304 or Email: dianem@ms-society.ie

A Focus on Multiple Sclerosis in Men Radio Interview

As we prepare for World MS Day on May 30th, MS Ireland will be featuring radio interviews and newspaper articles that highlight Multiple Sclerosis, the work of MS Ireland, and our MS community across Ireland.

Watch Back: The Unspeakable Bits The Neurologist Shuffle

Changing neurologists? Moving house, doctor retiring, or insurance changes making it tricky to find care? You’re not alone.

Watch our expert panel: Dr Orla Tuohy, consulting neurologist at Waterford University Hospital, Professor James Bowen, (retired) MS Center at Swedish Neurological Institute and Nurse-Lecturer Ciara O'Meara - NUIG talk about navigating the challenges of MS neurological care. 

Watch the video below

H is for Housing: What Home Means to Christina

From childhood dreams to facing life with MS, Christina shares her journey through grief, resilience, and finally finding a home of her own — not as she imagined, but more meaningful than she ever expected. As part of our A to Z of MS series, Christina explores what ‘H is for Housing’ truly means to her.

C is for Comorbidities Willeke on MS and Related Conditions

As part of our A to Z of MS series, Willeke discusses C is for comorbidities.

New Assistive Device to Help People with MS Play Guitar

A new research project led by Dr. Isabelle Killane from TU Dublin is developing an assistive device to help people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) play the guitar. The device aims to make it easier for individuals with MS to overcome challenges like muscle weakness and tremors that affect their ability to play. This research is completed by Mr Sean Brady, a final year Mechanical Engineering Degree student.

Clare Branch AGM

The MS Ireland Clare Branch AGM will take place on Wednesday, 2nd April, at 7pm in Templegate Hotel, Ennis.

All are very welcome to attend. To help us plan for refreshments, please let us know if you will be attending by emailing midwest@ms-society.ie

The Unspeakable Bits Webinar - Neglect, Abuse and MS

Join us for The Unspeakable Bits Webinar on Neglect, Abuse, and Multiple Sclerosis, taking place on Thursday, 17th April at 7pm. Our host Trevis Gleason will be joined by Patricia Rickard-Clarke, Chair, Safeguarding Ireland and Tim Hanley, General Manager of the HSE Safeguarding Office.

Register for free in advance using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82419054576?pwd=w9XqKRSseU3k0S1dHKAl4ZBVIwU6xs.1

Join us for The Unspeakable Bits Webinar on Neglect, Abuse, and Multiple Sclerosis

Join us for The Unspeakable Bits Webinar on Neglect, Abuse, and Multiple Sclerosis, taking place on Thursday, 17th April at 7pm. Register for free in advance using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82419054576?pwd=w9XqKRSseU3k0S1dHKAl4ZBVIwU6xs.1

Watch Back: On Ending up in a Wheelchair Webinar

In our latest Unspeakable Bits webinar, host Trevis L Gleason discussed "On Ending Up in a Wheelchair" with mental health professionals, wheelchair advocates, and people leading fulfilling lives with wheelchairs. Our panellists included:

  • John Fulham, Public Engagement Manager for the Irish Wheelchair Association
  • Emma Rogan, internationally recognised advocate for inclusion and disability rights
  • Declan Groeger, disability advocate and founding member of the MS & Me blog.

Watch the video below:

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